Jesus compares himself to us by saying He is the vine and we are the branches.  The branches need to be pruned in order to grow much fruit.  In this vlog, Fr. MD discusses how God “prunes” us during our lifetime.  Based on the readings of Acts 9: 26-31; 1 John 3: 18-24; & John 15: 1-8.

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The gospel tells us that Jesus is the Good Shepherd.  A shepherd is a person who guards his sheep.  How does Jesus continue to be our shepherd when He ascended into Heaven nearly 2,000 years ago?  Let’s watch the vlog to find out.  Based on the readings of Acts 9: 26-31; 1 John 3: 18-24; & John 15: 1-8.

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Based on the gospel, Fr. MD shares his reflection on how we can learn to recognize God’s presence in all circumstances.  Yes, it is not always easy to do so.  However, God is always with us.  Based on the readings of Acts 3: 13-19; 1 John 2: 1-5; & Luke 24: 35-48.

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Today is the Feast of Divine Mercy.   In this vlog, Fr. MD discusses mercy and forgiveness.  God bless.  Based on the readings of Acts 4: 32-35; 1 John 5: 1-6; & John 20: 19-31.

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